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E959 DBB

1987 Audi Coupe

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,544 mi
Last recorded114,544 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Audi Coupe123,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 DBB
MakeAudi
ModelCoupe
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 114,544 miles

Boot floor corroded

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2011 114,544 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Boot floor corroded

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 114,389 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 114,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,826 miles

ADVISE O/S/F HEADLAMP UNIT

Fail 10 Aug 2007 110,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ADVISE N/S BRAKE DRUM,EXHAUST MID SECTION,FRONT BRAKE DISCS,N/S/F SEAT BELT,

Pass 19 Jul 2006 107,791 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 107,779 miles

Front Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Audi Coupe?

Based on 59,965 MOT tests across 7,751 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
3,118
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
7,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,923
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,867
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,381
fog lamp not working 2,039
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 1,709
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E959 DBB is a 1987 Audi Coupe in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Audi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 123,739 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E959 DBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Audi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E959 DBB is a 1987 Audi Coupe, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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